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indumentum

 

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Noun indumentum has 1 sense
  1. indumentum, indument - a covering of fine hairs (or sometimes scales) as on a leaf or insect
    --1 is a kind of covering, natural covering, cover

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Indumentum

Definition: Indumentum refers to a covering of fine hairs or bristles on a plant or animal.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: Botany
    • Sense: The fine, soft, or dense hairs or bristles covering the surface of various parts of a plant, such as leaves, stems, or fruits.
    • Example sentence: The indumentum on the underside of the leaf protected the plant from excessive transpiration and harsh sunlight.
  2. Noun: Zoology
    • Sense: The covering of fine hairs or fur on an animal.
    • Example sentence: The thick indumentum helped the Arctic fox withstand the freezing temperatures of its habitat.

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